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Trending and Anticipated Books for Children 2025
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items Here are some eye-catching cover visuals of trending children’s books for 2025. Let’s dive into what’s capturing attention this year:
A delightful search-and-find adventure featuring Bear, Rabbit, Mole, and Dormouse exploring Acorn Wood. This charming picture book, released on World Book Day 2025, is perfect for ages 3 and up.
Who's in Acorn Wood? - World Book ...
The newest installment in the thrilling Skulduggery Pleasant saga, aimed at ages 11–14. Fun, suspense, and magical drama—ideal for middle-grade readers.
A Heart Full of Hatred (Skulduggery Pleasant, #18) by Derek Landy
A high-energy fantasy tale where siblings Rose and Arthur’s imaginary world of dragons comes to life. Great for ages 8–12.
Dragon Riders of Roar (The Land of Roar, Book 4)
A humorous and adventurous early chapter-book series release (age 7–9).
Wild Ghost Chase (InvestiGators: Agents 3)
A fun, rhyming bedtime picture book (UK and US release in 2025) featuring a lovable blob and bedtime antics. Praised for warmth, humor, and lyrical storytelling.
Sleep Tight, Disgusting Blob - Books
he highly anticipated sequel in the Nico di Angelo series, releasing September 2025. Fans of mythology-driven fantasy will be excited. 
The Court of the Dead
Musician Tori Amos’s debut children’s book, out March 2025, follows young Tori finding inspiration through her “Muses.” A creative and magical story to spark artistic curiosity.
Tori and the Muses by Tori Amos
Awarded among the best Philippine children’s books of 2025 by IBBY-PH’s Severino Reyes Medal:
• Nakikisilong – Best Storybook 
• Sa Iisang Batya – Best Picture Book 
• Special mention: Mga Tagapagtanggol ng Lupang Ninuno – for storytelling tie...
KISLAP [Kilusang Samahang Layunin ay Pag-unlad Ass.]
Two standout titles from Capiz featured in the “must-read” lists of 2025 by InquirerPlus—rooted in Filipino culture and folklore.
2 Capiz children's books among 'must read' tales in 2025